Magnolia fig praised as premier South Texas fruit at Algoa meeting
R H Bushway extols Magnolia fig as a king among fruits and the region’s best revenue source. He outlines propagation and pruning methods, cites field results near Algoa, and notes local planting and cash market prospects for growers.
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R. H. Bushway
South Texas Truck and Fruit Growers’ Association
Algoa
Texas
Ben Davis
Satsuma
South Texas
Gilbert Onderdonk
United States
Noble Palm Grove of Texas Faces Destruction
A descriptive account praises a noble palm grove along the Rio Grande near Brownsville once spanning Edinburg Hidalgo to Brazos Santiago. It laments progress and commercialism that have destroyed Texas and U S palm stands, comparing them to Sequoias and Florida palmettos.
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Texas
California
United States
Rio Grande
America
Egypt
Florida
Edinburg
Hidalgo
Brazos Santiago
Rio Grande Valley
Harvey Stiles
Brownsville
Magnolia fig orchards near Algoa promise large profits
The article describes a plan for Magnolia fig production along a southwest to northeast strip centering at Algoa. It outlines land preparation, tree selection, planting at 15 by 15 feet, and early pruning, claiming high per acre returns after year three and strong market demand from preservers and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoa
United States
Gulf of Mexico
July feature promises new continued stories for readers
A weekly feature will launch in July with best available stories printed directly from type. The paper expects this addition to boost attractiveness. Foraker remains central as Ohio wrestles with political pressure to curb him, beyond merely keeping him in check.
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Ohio
Foraker
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Jaeger
WM. Jaeger
Mgr
Shiner Oil Mill
D. C
Bismark
J. H. Heubner
Walters Bros
Opera House
Albert Berckenhoff
the Palace
E. J. Wangemann
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
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